Bengaluru FC defeat Azawl FC to reach Fed Cup finals

Cuttack, May 14 (IBNS): Cameron Watson’s 8th-minute penalty strike led JSW Bengaluru FC to reach the final of the Hero Federation Cup after Alberto Roca’s men defeated Aizawl FC 1-0 in their semi-final bout held at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha on Sunday.

Third test : India 120/1 at the end of second day, trail behind Aussies by 331 runs

Ranchi, Mar 17 (IBNS) : Chasing the formidable Aussie score of 451, India scored 120 losing one wicket at the end of second day's play of the third test here on Friday.

Fourth test : India 62/1 at tea

Mumbai, Dec 9 (IBNS) : Chasing England's score of 400, India were 62 for the loss of one wicket at tea on the second day of the fourth test match on Friday.

Pakistan announces 15-member squad for WI T20I series

Islamabad, Sept 9 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday announced the 15-member Pakistan Team for the 3 match T20I series against the West Indies in the UAE.

More than 2000 participate in ‘Run for Rio’

Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): As the world’s biggest sporting extravaganza begins, more than 2000 people participated in the ‘Run for Rio’ campaign in Kolkata.

PM Modi flags off 'Run For Rio' in Delhi

New Delhi, July 31 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi here flagged off the Run For Rio from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium(MDCNS), India Gate to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JNS), Lodhi Road amidst Olympic spirit and cheers to celebrate the Olympic mood in the country.

Australia eyes fourth successive ICC Women’s World Twenty20 title

Dubai, Mar 14 (IBNS) Three-time defending champion Australia will look to put aside recent setbacks as it seeks to win a fourth successive ICC Women’s World Twenty20 title when the wide open fifth edition starts on Tuesday, 15 March.

Du Plessis fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Dubai Oct 23 (IBNS): The ICC on Friday said South Africa's Faf du Plessis has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the fourth One-Day International against India in Chennai on Thursday.

Sri Lanka end with 67 for 3 chasing a target of 386 on day four

Colombo, Aug 31 (IBNS) Sri Lanka found themselves at a precarious 67 for 3 after India set them a steep target of 386 to win the Test match and clinch the 3 match Test series 2-1, at the end of the fourth day’s play here on Monday.

Gaming in India has experienced a huge transformation: Santanu

A National champion in football computer games, Santanu Basu recently touched a new personal achievement when he was associated with leading technology brand Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Santanu has represented India in maximum computer gaming events across the globe including Asian indoor games that happened in Korea last year and secured 4th position in International e-Sports world championship in China this year. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra caught up with the gamer over a quick chat over his profession, passion and dreams. Excerpts:

ICC Cricket World Cup '15: Mohit replaces Ishant

Adelaide, Feb 8 (IBNS): The ICC has confirmed that the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 has approved Mohit Sharma as a replacement player for Ishant Sharma in India's squad for the tournament, which starts on Feb 14.

CWG: President, PM congratulate Indian athletes

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Presdient Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have congratulated the Indian contingent for winning medals in the recently held Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Charges against 2 Indian officials dropped

Glasgow, Aug 4 (IBNS): In a significant development, charges against Indian Olympic Association (IOA) secretary general Rajeev Mehta and wrestling referee Virender Malik were dropped on Monday, media reports said.

CWG: Jwala-Ponnappa win silver

Glasgow, Aug 3 (IBNS) India's Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa settled for silver as they lost the final clash against Malaysian duo of Vivian Kah Mun Hoo and Khe Wei Woon of the women's doubles here on Sunday.

India clinches 64 medals in CWG

Glasgow, Aug 3 (IBNS) India finished its campaign in the Commonwealth Games with 64 medals in total.